Mazi Smith had his best game

[atlantacowboy]

Wow. That’s encouraging. 25 snaps is a lot for him. But that was also the worst offense in the NFL.

 

[chagus]

He was so slow off the ball it caused his man to overrun him.

His reaction at the snap is a career killer. He moves half a second after everyone else on the field. It's incredible to watch. I've never seen anything like it at this level.
"He's just learning how to react to the pro game and a new defense!!!"

dang, you're absolutely right. Its like... hut.....**crickets**.... GO!!!

 

[chagus]

On this particular play Mazi looks slow and goofy, like he just lucked into this play. I mean, im glad he "improved" against a sacrificial lamb of a team but this clip is NOT a highlight. As TNCowboy stated, "He moves half a second after everyone else on the field" and its VERY evident in this clip. Soooooo... yeah.....not impressed.

 

[Jfconrow]

Its not the greatest thing he only played 25 snaps. I'm not sure who else they could have drafted maybe:
Nolan Smith
Anton Harrison might have made the most sense looking back
Joey Porter Jr.

 

[darthseinfeld]

On this particular play Mazi looks slow and goofy, like he just lucked into this play. I mean, im glad he "improved" against a sacrificial lamb of a team but this clip is NOT a highlight. As TNCowboy stated, "He moves half a second after everyone else on the field" and its VERY evident in this clip. Soooooo... yeah.....not impressed.

Thats literally how a stunt is supposed to look

 

[stilltheguru]

Its not the greatest thing he only played 25 snaps. I'm not sure who else they could have drafted maybe:
Nolan Smith
Anton Harrison might have made the most sense looking back
Joey Porter Jr.

Out of the names you listed only porter is doing anything. He's legit.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

I’m not going to judge a DL for at least 2 years. But nothing about his play stands out. I’m getting Taco/Trystyn Hill/Kavika Pittman/Shante Carver vibes. Happens every time we reach for a DL in high rounds.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Out of the names you listed only porter is doing anything. He's legit.

Dont know why NY took Banks over Porter. Banks has the upside be what Porter was coming out

 

[BleedSilverandBlue]

I was great to see Mazi get on the stat sheet and make a few plays, but I am still concerned about the way his physical traits aren’t translating onto the field.

For his size, he tested out as a ludicrously explosive athlete at the combine and his pro day, but he is slower off the ball than almost any player I’ve ever seen.

In the weight room he is renowned for brute strength, but he plays much lighter than he is. He struggles to anchor.

I would at least hope to see those traits being shown off by a developmental prospect like himself even if the technique and football IQ needed work.

Hopefully last week gives him some confidence to build on.

 

[starfan1]

On this particular play Mazi looks slow and goofy, like he just lucked into this play. I mean, im glad he "improved" against a sacrificial lamb of a team but this clip is NOT a highlight. As TNCowboy stated, "He moves half a second after everyone else on the field" and its VERY evident in this clip. Soooooo... yeah.....not impressed.

Broduss said same thing on fan today but is encouraged and a step in right direction

 

[GMO415]

So he's not a bust

 

[joseephuss]

What would fans have posted about Randy White his rookie season if there was social media back then?

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Who is this Mazi Smith person?

Sounds made up.

 

[lkelly]

Mazi, waiting for someone to tell him the offensive play that is being run, as he was accustomed to in college:

 

[MikeT22]

Thankfully, at this place, if fans don't like them it probably means they have a very bright future.

Like Taco?

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He is progressing nicely. He is still reading and reacting slowing him down but is markedly faster than when he came in.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Mazi, waiting for someone to tell him the offensive play that is being run, as he was accustomed to in college:

It was a stunt. He was waiting for Hankins to engage and the lane to open up. He timed it well and got a clear lane.

 

[Toro9]

Did his job Sunday. Eating up space and colliding when the carrier was near him.

 

[chasecooley5308]

Blah. if we never drafted from Michigan again it would be too soon.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Was gonna start a thread on this myself. Had two nice back-to-back snaps where he registered the tackles. He still has zero clue or plan as a pass rusher. I don’t want to hear it either. Yes, he’s not supposed to be Reggie White, but he is supposed to get penetration.